In the 1850 US Census for Bridgeport Ward 2, Fairfield County, Connecticut the family of John F. Barnum was enumerated as follows:
Dwelling #369; Family #473
John F. Barnum, 30, M, Saddler, b. Connecticut
Sarah H. Barnum, 29, F, b. Connecticut
Sarah M. Barnum, 5, F, b. Connecticut, Attended school within the year
Emma I. Barnum, 4, F, b. Connecticut, Attended school within the year
Florence Barnum, 1, F, b. Connecticut
Salome Brotherton, 49, F, b. Connecticut
Frances A. Turney, 17, F, b. Connecticut
George Turney, 19, M, H. Carpenter, b. Connecticut
without issue.